This a thousand times. I think I am actually anti-multiplatform. It makes no sense to have multiple consoles if they all have the exact same titles.DustyDrB said:
Bayonetta 2 announced as Wii U exclusive, console gamers pissed.
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I find releasing a sequel only on one console very disagreeable, to be honest.
I only played the Xbox demo for Bayonetta and I did not like it, so I don't really care about the news. I can see why people are angry, but some reactions are a little bit much. That's just the order of things. When is it not like this?
I only played the Xbox demo for Bayonetta and I did not like it, so I don't really care about the news. I can see why people are angry, but some reactions are a little bit much. That's just the order of things. When is it not like this?
Exclusives also help give a brand identity.Spookimitsu said:
Call me old-fashioned, but I grew up in the 8 and 16-bit eras. I was a Sega kid, but seeing the differences between the two dominant platforms was exciting. It made gaming fun and interesting. The SNES was clearly superior hardware-wise, but even multiplatform games had totally distinct atmospheres (see The Lion King for an example) that brought out the best in both consoles.
I couldn't play Donkey Kong Country, but I was kind of okay with that. I made my choice based on brand identity, and Sonic, Comix Zone, and Vectorman were fine.
Nowadays, my 360 is collecting dust and I wish I hadn't bought it. Almost any game I want to play on it is on a superior platform--the PC. One interesting exception is Fallout 3--for some reason, I can't get it to run for 2 minutes on Windows 7. But otherwise, I don't play consoles for power, I play them for the experiences that can't be found anywhere else.
Meh I didn't buy the first game however since the WIIU is the earlyest next gen console I don't find much reason not to buy the WIIU.
Tell me ONE friggin' technical difference between PC and, say, Xbox. It IS a friggin' PC, you can't get it? All the difference lies within OS and standards. "Ooooh, there are so much configurations, it is so hard to choose and upgraaade!" Bullshit - proven twenty times even in this topic. "Ooooh, but I can't plaay my gaaames on a couch using TV as a display" - no you can. All the problem is that console owners do not want to make standardised devices, cause they will loose profits. This would make them to reduce prices, work more on gameplay and actually compete intensifying the evolution of industry! But noooo, everyone sticks to those shitty useless exclusives and brings money for them to allow more of same shit to come out!GrimHeaper said:
Well, for starters, I don't have to open up my XBox to replace a cartridge if I want to play Team Fortress 2, and I don't have to worry about my XBox exploding because the Graphics Card can't handle it (Sadly, my labtop can't handle TF2. The NVIDIA card isn't strong enough). Also, Game Consoles focus solely on Games. Labtops have more purpose then just video games, like work, and the Internet.Rastrelly said:
I stated that there must be performed a process of standardisation. This means main hardware manufacturers and software developers must sit together and decide how to make hardware and software work as smoothly as possible. This comes to backwards compatibility, frequencies, system requirements etc. If this process will be performed you actually won't need to worry if your PC will not handle the game even whet it has to by recommended specs. Of course a laptot with integrated video would never run TF2. But neither would PS2, right? I don't say consoles must be eliminated. I say they must be connected to process. They should become a "standard PC that runs everything" with special OS designed for gameplay-only purposes. At the same time there should still be laptops, lower and higher profile PCs etc. Entirely normal. Electric device manufacturers did this long ago, why electronic entertainment industry can't?Mr.Mattress said:
Sorry but I have to disagree, that is ridiculous.The Human Torch said:
If you don't have console exclusives, you effectively kill developer competitiveness and innovation, and you dont have a need for multiple platforms.
SO those will die out.
Then, with only one platform, and no exclusives to inspire developers to innovate, titles will become pixel swapped rip-offs of whatever just sold well last fiscal year, no need to develop a new IP and risk going out of business.
I'd much rather see EVERYTHING as a console exclusives, and multiplatform titles pick a side and stay there. I miss the good old days of wanting a console because of titles I had never gotten a chance to try out. Exclusives are actually the reason I have ANY console to speak of. I bought my wii because of Monster Hunter ( there are many subsequent exclusive titles I enjoy on it now though ), I wanted the 360 because I wanted to try Guilty Gear 2 (don't judge me) and then I went on to enjoy exclusives there as well. I got the PS3 for The Last Guardian (/weep) and Final Fantasy XIV, but I enjoyed Demon Souls and MGS4 there as well. DCUO didnt hurt either.
I've since given AWAY my 360, because I'm tired of Halo and Gears of War year after year, and any other 'AAA' title that is coming out is going to be multiplat. My Wii still sees use for all of the RPGs on it, although as of late have neglected it and it's expansive backlog. The PS3 is still in heavy rotation though, but even that will see neglect if all the titles that I would play there will be available for the PC.
I need more exclusives.
I honestly wouldt mind Mario in Playstation consoles.Spookimitsu said:
But 99% of other gamers and companies DO. And honestly, I cant blame them. Its been 20 or so years that way. Breaking it now its just uncalled for. But I would still like the destruction of Exclusives, thougt.
I will give you this, I do like seeing cameos between companies (as in Smash Brothers crossovers, Namco x Capcom, SNK vs Capcom etc), and I wouldnt mind seeing that more, but as for the titles them self, I'd prefer console/system exclusivity.aguspal said:
